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Spire Reports Increased Revenues

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) reported a 30% increase in revenues for 2005, from $17,278,000 -$22,422,000. Net income for 2005, including the gain on the sales of licenses in both 2005 and 2004, was $44,000 or $0.01 per share, compared with a net loss of $4,120,000 or $0.60 per share for 2004. Spire’s revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005 were $6,413,000, an increase of 50% from $4,262,000 in the fourth quarter of 2004. Net loss for the quarter was $1,645,000 or $0.23 per share compared to a net loss of $2,222,000 or $0.32 per share for the fourth quarter of 2004. Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire, said, “Revenues for 2005 mark the sixth consecutive year of revenue growth for the Company. This growth is attributable to our strong position in the solar industry, particularly our ability to provide customers with fully integrated solutions to their photovoltaic needs. Solar equipment sales increased 289% from 2004 reflecting the delivery of four SPI-LINE photovoltaic module assembly lines.” Mr. Little continued, “In addition to growth in our solar equipment sales, other highlights for the year included increases in our vascular access products and government funded research and development activities. […]

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